Congress News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers

Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business

Congress Debates Partisan Funding Bills

Congressional leaders seeking to avert a shutdown of most federal agencies remained locked in debate about short-term legislation days before a key deadline.

March 13, 2025
Government

House Republicans Pass Bill to Avoid Shutdown

House Republicans on March 11 passed legislation to keep the U.S. government open past a March 15 shutdown deadline, daring moderate Democrats in the Senate to block the measure.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

House Unveils Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans announced a spending bill to keep government agencies open through Sept. 30, daring Democrats to vote against it and risk a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

March 9, 2025
Government

Congress Approaches March 14 Funding Deadline

Congressional Republican leaders in early March were focused on pursuing a short-term funding extension designed to avert a partial government shutdown this month.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congressional Democrats Question Actions of Musk-Led DOGE

Congressional Democrats are pushing back on White House and Elon Musk efforts to halt transportation initiatives launched during the Biden administration.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump鈥檚 Economic Vision

Transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Policymakers Push for More Truck Parking Aid

A bill meant to improve transportation safety by increasing access to truck parking was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft

A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nation鈥檚 supply chain.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Transportation Committee Eyes Next Highway Bill

A policy update of the nation鈥檚 highway network is guiding the legislative agenda for the Senate鈥檚 transportation committee, that panel鈥檚 leader affirmed Feb. 26.

February 26, 2025